Atty. William Buford Bates
William Buford Bates is a lawyer practicing general civil law, criminal trial practice in state and federal courts. William received a degree from YMCA Night Law School, and has been licensed for 60 years.
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William Buford Bates is an attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They haand 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1966), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1969), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1970). Educated at Nashville School of Law (LL.B., 1965) and YMCA Night Law School (—). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Buford Bates is a lawyer practicing general civil law, criminal trial practice in state and federal courts
- William received a degree from YMCA Night Law School, and has been licensed for 60 years
- William practices in Nashville, TN
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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